EMPLOYMENT YTP Program Manual

The four major goals of this section Employer recruitment Job placement Job training and monitoring Developing new employment options

Employment Related Terms Competitive Integrated Employment VR File Closure: “Other” and “Rehabilitated” (Rehab) Supported Employment Natural Supports Employment First

New Policies Oregon’s Employment First Supported Employment Policy Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Essential Features

Employer Recruitment Step 1: Identify Potential Jobs in Your Community Step 2: Develop a Systematic Approach for Contacting Employers Step 3: Contact Employers in Your Community

Job Placement Step 1: Review Information on Student Job Behaviors, Abilities, and Interests Step 2: Prepare students for Job Search Activities Step 3: Gather Information on Jobs that are Currently Available Step 4: Arrange for Students to Apply and Interview with Actual Potential Employers Step 5: Follow Up with Employers to Finalize Job Placements

Job Training and Monitoring Step 1: Plan and Prepare for the Job Placement Step 2: Provide On-The-Job Training Step 3: Monitor the Work Site/Placement Step 4: Provide Follow-Along Support Step 5: Follow Up with Employers to Finalize Job Placements

New Employment Options Step 1: Review Information on Model Programs Step 2: Discuss Options for Developing Programs with the YTP Team and Develop a Plan Step 3: Develop New Programs Designed to Expand Opportunities or Work Readiness

Procedures for Developing School-Business Partnerships

Model Programs

Other Resources UO Technical Assistance Provider Career Center at your school Local Workforce Investment Board Education Service District Voc. Rehab. Counselor Where you shop and your community

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